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Curried beef

Curried beef

Before we move on to more summery recipes, I’d like to share this Curried beef recipe from our book, South African Cooking in the USA (page 66).

This mild beef curry with an interesting blend of flavors is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Indian-style curries are popular in South Africa, and there are several to choose from in our book!

We have a recipe for a delicious Hot Durban curry (page 67) as well as a flavorsome Curried chicken (page 60) and a Vegetable curry (page 109. See also our Curried lamb blog.

Curries can be served with chutney. Our favorite chutney is one made with dried fruit (see page 188). It is very similar to Mrs. Balls chutney, which is a household name in South Africa and is available at many stores here in the USA.

Sprinkle with flour, mix, cover with a lid and bake in the oven at 350⁰F for about an hour.

Mix the remaining ingredients, excluding the potatoes, and add to the meat. Mix carefully, to loosen the brown, crispy bits from the base. Cover and return to the oven, at 325⁰F, for another hour, or until the meat is tender.

Add the potato and return to the oven for about 30 minutes, until the potato is cooked.

Adjust the flavor and consistency of the sauce if necessary. Serve on rice.

Notes

To prepare on the stovetop, heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and brown the meat and onion. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, excluding the potato, mix, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender. Add a little boiling water if necessary. Add the potato cubes for the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust the flavoring and consistency of the sauce. This dish can be prepared in a slow cooker. Follow the manufacturer’s directions.

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